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- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on February 12, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- How do I handle new Direct to Editor assignments in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on February 03, 2025
In a Direct to Editor workflow the 'New Direct to Editor Submissions' folder allows the Receiving Editor to decide whether to handle the submission, redirect to another editor, or send it back to the author.
- How can I approve my submission?
Last updated on March 04, 2026
After you have completed the submission steps and built the PDF, select 'New/Revised Submissions Waiting for Author Approval'. Select 'View Submission' to check the PDF, then 'Approve Submission' to send your submission to the journal.
- Could you extend the due date of my revision?
Last updated on October 10, 2025
If you need an extension on the due date, locate the pending revision on your Author menu. Select 'Send Email' to send a request to the Editorial Team.
- How can an Editor view a submission's history?
Last updated on April 26, 2022
Editors with permission can select 'History' for any submission. The status history shows each time the status term changed for the submission, while the correspondence history includes every email sent to anyone about this submission.
- How to contact us on Journal Article Publishing
Last updated on January 04, 2026
To help answer you faster, we may ask you to provide the following:Screenshots and the specific address of the website you have questions aboutReference number (e.g. 230101-123456) available if you have...
- How do I view or edit an author revision due date in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on September 30, 2025
The days to revise may be edited on the decision form. For outstanding revisions, select the 'Details' link and locate the revision due date.
- How do I upload and organize my submission files in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on September 30, 2025
Files can be uploaded on the Attach Files page, using Browse or Drag and Drop. Each file needs to have a Type selected from a list defined by the journal, and may require additional details.
- How can editor assignment of revisions be automated in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on January 15, 2026
Revisions can follow one of three options – direct to first editor of previous version, reassign entire editor chain of previous version, or manual assignment of revisions. The options is set on a journal level.
- What is the check your submission service?
Last updated on December 16, 2025
What is check your submission? Elsevier is trialing a new manuscript-checking service. The service looks for missing or incorrectly formatted items and automatically generates a report for the current...